Gait analysis is the clinical evaluation of an individual’s movement for both diagnosis and performance enhancement

This treatment involves assessing the biomechanical pattern of your running and walking technique. The technology, in combination with clinical expertise, provides the opportunity to identify core movement issues, optimise athletic performance, prevent recurring injuries and accelerate recovery from existing injuries or surgery. This technique is commonly used to get to the root cause of any existing inefficiencies or inhibiting conditions.

Gain invaluable insight into your walking and running technique.

Method

The first session will begin with a comprehensive history of your training, goals and injuries as well as an analysis of your strength, joint flexibility and functional movement. The therapist will then assess your technique on a specially designed treadmill using video and force plate data to analyse your unique way of moving.

Results

Improvements to running and walking techniques can often be felt immediately, particularly with overuse injuries or conditions which require small, specific changes to reduce pain. Other changes can be felt in the following 6-12 weeks. These results require a commitment to integrating exercises into your daily routine and will ultimately lead to a reduced risk of future injury.

Post treatment

Depending on your individual needs, you may need to attend follow-up sessions in order to help you reach your goals. If you decide to take on a new challenge (like a marathon, triathlon or Ironman), you may also want to think about an individually crafted program to enhance performance.

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North Curl Curl

MGS

Physiotherapy

Manly. Mona Vale. North Curl Curl.

We pride ourselves on our attentive service as well as the warm, friendly atmosphere that we’ve come to be known for. We want you to feel relaxed and comfortable in the clinic but also confident that you’ll be in and out on time, with the results you need.

Our approach is anchored in trust, care and open communication. We’re here to help facilitate and accelerate your unique body’s healing process – whatever that means for you and your body.

Early appointments available

We want to make it easier for you to prioritise your health. That’s why we offer flexible, early morning appointments that fit into your busy schedule.

Treating the cause, and the symptoms

Treating the symptoms will only mask the underlying cause. We leverage an evidence-based approach to help unearth the real root cause of your issue.

Cutting-edge technology

From our ZEBRIS Force Distribution Treadmills to our state of the art Pilates studio and Vi-Move movement screening tools – when it comes to the latest and greatest in treatment, we’ve got you covered.

You do not need a referral from a doctor to see a physiotherapist however if you do have one please bring it along. We like to communicate with your doctor and any other practitioners involved in your care.

Appointments are scheduled a minimum of 30 minutes apart. We find that in the majority of cases that this is the most appropriate amount of time. In more complex conditions or for multiple injuries longer appointments can be arranged.

Yes please! Any investigations or scans relating to the condition will help us understand your presentation better. Even if you just have the reports from scans they will be very helpful. Likewise any notes from other Therapists or doctors would be great. If you don’t have anything then don’t worry just bring yourself.

If you have problems related to walking or sport then please bring your runners or boots in for use to look at.

If you have a WorkCover claim or were injured at work then please bring your claim number. If you do not have a claim number but intend to get one please advise our receptionist when you arrive.

Our aim is that everyone receives the attention they require and while achieving this we attempt to utilise all of our available time. If you are running late please call ahead and our Receptionist will check with your physio to see if it is possible to still see you. There may not be enough time to attend to your needs effectively. If we rush you through your treatment it is at best not helpful to you and at worst unsafe. We can simply reschedule your appointment for a later time.